Funding programme of the month

Up to 40 percent subsidy for investments with GRW funding: Funding is available for new machines, automation, digitalisation, new production/logistics areas and much more. The funding is available nationwide for companies in particularly eligible GRW areas. The main objectives are to create jobs, compensate for locational disadvantages and accelerate transformation processes. Since 2026, simplified access to funding, an accelerated process, easier eligibility requirements and funding for used assets are now also possible. A total of 1.3 billion euros is available for 2026. Further information on the website Information of the federal states on the GRW of the BMWE.

News from the federal states

Berlin - Up to 65 percent subsidy and 30,000 euros for solar power projects: Applications can now be submitted again for the SolarPLUS funding programme. Subsidies of up to 15,000 euros are available for expert reports, studies, metering and measurement concepts, up to 10,000 euros for home electrics and up to 30,000 euros for electricity storage systems and special systems such as PV suitable for listed buildings, façades or green roof photovoltaics. The application can be submitted directly online using the electronic application form. Further information can be found on the Investitionsbank Berlin website, by e-mail at steckersolargeraete@ibb-business-team.de or by telephone on 030 2125 - 4490.

Schleswig-Holstein - Up to 40 per cent subsidy for investments by SMEs: Funding is available, for example, for the acquisition or production costs of the assets (buildings, plant, machinery) and intangible assets (patents, operating licences) included in the investment project. Funding is available for investments in new or expanded business premises, among other things. Additional funding with higher funding quotas is available for companies that specifically invest in environmental protection and the energy transition. More information on the funding programme and how to apply can be found on the IB.SH Förderbank website, by email at foerderlotsen@ib-sh.de or by phone on 0431 9905 - 3365.

The ZVO funding platform

ZVO members can find further helpful information and an FAQ on the subject of subsidies as well as access to around 200 possible federal and state subsidy programmes for the industry directly on the ZVO subsidy platform. This means that interested parties do not have to work their way through the diverse and complex range of 2,400 programmes available nationwide. The website is updated on an ongoing basis and serves as the first point of contact for ZVO members on the subject. At regular intervals, the ZVO provides information about particularly attractive or new subsidy programmes as well as changes.

If ZVO member companies have any questions or require advice, they are welcome to contact Pascal Schneider, Schneider Consulting, funding agency for companies and associations:

www.pschneiderconsulting.com, info(at)pschneiderconsulting.com, Tel.: +49 175 9403098